Oklahoma a Step Closer to Requiring Parents to Report Immigration Status to School

Oklahoma’s education chief said the ‘flood of illegal immigrants’ has crippled the state’s public schools.

A U.S. flag hangs in a classroom as students work on laptops in Newlon Elementary School in Denver, Colo., in a file photo. David Zalubowski/AP Photo

The Oklahoma State Board of Education on Tuesday approved a proposal that would require families to report their immigration or citizenship status when enrolling their children in school.

The proposed rule passed in a unanimous vote. It now advances to the state Legislature and governor for review.